December 12, 2010

Down 3.5 lbs this week!!!!! I got on the scale this morning having already resigned myself to the fact that I had probably actually gained a pound or two....this week was busy getting things prepped for my parents' anniversary party and our Christmas program this week. I only got to get outside and walk 3 afternoons, and there were 3 days I didn't even get to do the Wii b/c it was either super late by the time I finished all I had to do, or I was just so exhausted I couldn't do it. Plus, at the anniversary party, I got the only thing there I could really eat and it wasn't really that great for me. (I did my best, but going out to eat is just not good for this program, lol)

Anyway, long story short - 3.5 lbs!!!! I was so happy!! That makes a total of 37.5 lbs total since October 16th. I never would have thought it was going to happen like this, but so far, so good. Yesterday I had my first experience with my blood pressure dropping low, and it was a little scary. I felt lightheaded all day, but I got up from the couch at one point and thought I was literally going to pass out. Jay suggested I take my blood pressure and it was something like 98/51....the lowest I've ever seen it. That might not be super low, I'm not really sure, but I really felt weird. So this morning I split my medicine in half and I've felt fine.....think I'll do that from now on. Hopefully by my next dr. visit I wont have to take it anymore. The diet/exercise has really been helping.

This next week is going to be super busy. We have a work Christmas party tomorrow night, but I'm not planning on going for various reasons. Wednesday morning I have a team meeting, then something on Wednesday afternoon. Thursday evening is our Christmas program, which somehow I got voted into playing piano for and I REALLY REALLY dont want to. Friday morning I have a lead meeting for work and after 3pm on Friday I will be singing the Hallelujah Chorus.

But speaking of all that, say a prayer for me on Wednesday around 4pm, if you think of it. I'll disclose more later, but for now we'll call it an unspoken.

Less than 2 weeks until Christmas!!! Jay's parents are coming up on the 23rd to spend the holiday with us. We're eating at my aunt's house that evening for that side of the family's annual tradition, and of course, on Christmas morning, we'll be having biscuits & gravy at my parents' house. Well, everyone else will.....I cant eat have it, but I'll bring my own breakfast. :)

We finally got our tree last weekend - it's not in the greatest place ever, but it does the trick. We got it decorated and put our presents under it.....if I had a dollar for every time someone's tail has knocked an ornament off, I would be rich. =)

December 5, 2010

It's been a busy few weeks.....I'll just do the highlights so I don't get bogged down in the details and the slight sarcasm that surrounds my life drowns out this blog.

Am down to a total of 34 lbs lost since mid-October! Thanksgiving was not as hard as I thought it would be.....I did want that hashbrown casserole but I didn't touch it. I knew if I did, I wouldn't be able to eat just a spoonful, so I didn't have any at all.

Lost a few hours at work and not having much luck getting an answer about fixing it. It's a pretty decent financial hit for us, so other options are being discussed.

Tried out a new church in Greer this morning (the church is not new, but for us, it was) - we love Calvary but it's just too far to keep driving and we never get to do anything or get involved b/c we live an hour away. I wont say the name of the church we visited this morning but it's safe bet we won't be going back. =) Next week we're going to try a different one....we have a list of churches we want to check out in Greer/Taylors. If you have any recommendations, we welcome it. We're looking for a SMALL Baptist church in/around Greer.

Those are the highlights.